Advocacy

More than 2 million Pennsylvanians don’t have access to a retirement savings plan through their jobs.

"I think it’s important that we educate people on the importance of advocacy.  In public health, we put great effort in educating people on the importance of prevention – getting a flu shot; wearing a seat belt, getting a colonoscopy, etc. but we don’t teach people how to be advocates for themselves and the people they love."

AARP recently launched an interactive, mobile friendly Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator to bring together valuable information and resources in real-time to help veterans, military families and their caregivers navigate their health care options.

AARP Pennsylvania State President Emeritus Joanne Grossi recently joined PCN's "Focus on Aging Adults" to speak to what older adults need to know this year and remind them of their healthcare options.

AARP Pennsylvania joins the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in encouraging older and disabled Pennsylvanians to apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2022. 

AARP Pennsylvania recently released key findings from its second 2022 election survey that shows candidates should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians age 50 and older.  The survey also revealed that the priorities and concerns of women voters 50 and older will likely influence the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections and could be the difference in this election.

Voters 50+ may tip the scales in midterm election

Are candidates listening to voters 50-plus? Do they understand their concerns?

Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey joined AARP Pennsylvania for a roundtable conversation highlighting how older Pennsylvanians will benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which was signed into law by President Biden earlier this week. 

Bill Allows Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices and Caps Out-of-Pocket Spending on Medications for Seniors